The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi is conducting its inaugural delegation to China from 21 to 30 September 2026 across Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing. Led by Undersecretary Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, the mission aims to accelerate healthcare innovation and bilateral partnerships. The delegation also invited Chinese industry leaders to the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026.
Abu Dhabi Global Market confirmed a 54 percent growth in assets managed by free zone firms over the past 12 months. Entity investments in artificial intelligence surpassed $100 billion, driven primarily by tech investment firm MGX. Abu Dhabi also rose to 13th globally in the Global Financial Centers Index published by Z/Yen and China's CDI.
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi has launched its first dedicated health and life sciences delegation to China, covering Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing from September 21 to 30. The mission focuses on artificial intelligence, robotics, precision cancer care, and clinical drug trials. Chinese healthcare firms were also formally invited to attend the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit in October.
BRICS member economies, including China and the UAE, highlighted expanded cooperation in critical minerals, clean-tech manufacturing, and supply chains at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Discussions featured China's upcoming 2027 presidency priorities in smart manufacturing and AI, as well as a proposed $11.5 billion aluminium investment by the UAE's International Holding Company. The bloc's New Delhi Declaration called for greater developing-nation participation in advanced manufacturing and broader use of national currencies.
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